A cytoplasmic structure that can catalyze gamma-tubulin-dependent microtubule nucleation and that can anchor microtubules by interacting with their minus ends, plus ends or sides. [ISBN:0815316194, PMID:17245416]
Synonyms
Microtubule-Organizing Center • microtubule organizing center • Microtubule-Organizing Centers • microtubule organising centre • MTOC • MTOCs